![]() Some prefer the bigger styling of over-the-ear headphones while there are those that like the smaller on-the-ear style. When it comes down to it, Plantronics has made two pairs of headphones to fit similar audiences. There are some tracks which I wish I could feel that oomph some more. While they both have nice bass, it’s not booming which can be a good thing or a bad thing depending on your tastes. As stated earlier the PRO since being over-the-ear seems to have a more enriched sound and that could be the whole immersed factor. They both produce great sound quality whether you put on the PRO or the SENSE. This is not saying the SENSE sound bad though by any means. Combining ANC with over-the-ear headphones leaves you with a more immersed experience then the SENSE. The other noticeable difference is the PRO has ANC. Making volume control or track changes slightly differ with the PRO using dial turns while the SENSE is more button presses. I notice on the Backbeat PRO when you do it you can still faintly hear music and also adjust the volume a tad, while on the SENSE it will pause the track and un-pause (sometimes) when you are done. This allows for being able to hear your surroundings around you at an amplified sound. Both have Open Mic which can be activated by the tap of a button. If you are listening to music and decide to take them off the jams stop and as soon as you put them back on the tunes continue thanks to its smart sensors. Featuresįor the most part the features are the same across the board between the Backbeat SENSE and Backbeat PRO. They help provide the headphones with great protection and at times I have used them to carry other things like say my camera or even some smartphones. Right ear cup has a power/Bluetooth toggle button, while the left ear cup has an Open Mic button, turn dial for volume control and buttons for back, forward, and play/pause of music tracks.Īlso this may not mean much but Plantronics has some of the nicest carry bags for their Backbeat PRO/SENSE headphones. While the PRO only comes in black, the SENSE comes in two colors with Black/Espresso ( full review HERE) and the stand out White/Tan model I’m covering here. They have memory foam padding which feel great on the ears. Grabbing the lighter smaller SENSE you will notice they are on-the-ear headphones and are feathery light compared to the PRO. Also you will notice besides the black is accents of metallic silver on the headphones. Right side features a button for phone answering, dial for volume control, power switch and the lovely Open Mic button you will grow to love from Plantronics. You can also tap your phone on it for NFC. Left cup has ANC aka Noise Cancelling controls, an up/down turn dial for track selection and a play/pause button for music. Headband is flexible which is a plus so you should have to worry about breaking them. Inside the ear cups you can see a solid purple coloring with the L & R initials on each. That means black cushioned ear cups, a soft plush black headband and an all-black exterior. The PRO is over-the-ear and comes in all black. With the crazy humidity here in New York City you would understand how important that is if you been here. That’s more than half the weight off your head which can lead to a cooler summer. ![]() while the Backbeat SENSE weighs close to 5 oz. The Backbeat SENSE and Backbeat PRO while similar are built with different audiences in mind. Now the real question for you is which Backbeat is best for you? Style Think of everything you love in the PRO but smaller. Plantronics recently revealed the Backbeat SENSE a couple of weeks back and I been wearing them since. Only problem is summer has come and while these are comfy they can be overbearing. I used these for extended periods on plane rides and would still have juice left. They have comfortable ear cups, great sound, and a multitude of features into the headset. They were revealed last Fall and instantly became a go-to for me. With that said one of my favorite headphones to use in 2014 was the Backbeat PRO. No untangling needed or worrying about that audio cable wearing out. Sure there is battery charging to remember and at times there can be that slight distortion or disconnect from your headphones to your smartphone but nothing beats the freedom of wires. Wireless headphones are becoming the wave as time progresses and I can’t see myself not using a pair.
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